The night sky will be shining with light this evening as November's first meteor shower reaches its peak.

Overnight, the Taurids will reach their peak. This is not a particularly active shower with only five shooting stars an hour on average but is know for producing slow moving meteors across the night sky, though still moving at a rate of 65,000 mph.

The moon will set relatively early, allowing plenty of time into the evening to spot the display. Visibility for the peak will be mixed, best across southern Ireland, Scotland, and pockets of England and Wales.

Thursday evening brings almost perfect visibility, though it will get rather cold. Be sure to grab an extra layer or blanket if planning a night under the stars with temperatures falling below 0°C into Friday morning.

The Taurids will continue to be visible until November 20th.

Next week, the Leonids also reach their peak. A slightly more active shower with around 15 shooting stars an hour on display.